Saxifragaceae Family
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Oresitrophe
Description Oresitrophe is a genus of flowering plants that belong to the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to Asia, specifically in the high-altitude regions of China and Tibet. The plants grow up to 15 cm tall and have small, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in late spring or early summer. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order…
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Tellima
Description Tellima is a genus of flowering plants in the Saxifragaceae family, consisting of two species native to North America. The name Tellima comes from the Greek word ‘tellin’ which means ‘to cut’, referring to the deeply divided leaves of the plant. The plant is also known as fringe cups due to the fringed petals of its flowers. The plant…
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Lithophragma Heterophyllum
Description Lithophragma Heterophyllum, commonly known as the Prairie Star, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Saxifragaceae family. This plant is native to North America and is found in states like California, Oregon, and Washington. The Prairie Star blooms between April and June and produces small, delicate white flowers that are about 1 inch in diameter. Taxonomic Information Domain…
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Lithophragma
Description Lithophragma is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the Saxifragaceae family. This plant is native to North America and is commonly found in regions with a temperate climate. Lithophragma has unique characteristics that make it stand out among other plants. It is a perennial herb that produces basal leaves and a single stem that grows up to…
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Micranthes Melaleuca
Description Micranthes Melaleuca, also known as the White Mountain Saxifrage, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to North America and can be found in rocky areas, mountainous regions, and alpine meadows. The plant is characterized by its small white flowers that bloom in the late spring and early summer months. The plant’s leaves…
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Stilbe Vestita
Description Stilbe Vestita, also known as Hairy Meadow Sweet, is a beautiful plant that belongs to the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to Japan and grows up to 3 feet tall. The plant produces attractive white flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer, making it a perfect choice for shady gardens. The flowers are known for their sweet…
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Bergenia Smithii Spring Fling
Description Bergenia Smithii Spring Fling is a beautiful herbaceous plant that belongs to the Saxifragaceae family. It is a clumping, evergreen perennial that produces large leaves up to twelve inches long and six inches wide. The leaves are glossy and leathery, with a dark green color that turns to reddish-bronze in winter. In mid-spring, Bergenia Smithii Spring Fling produces a…
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Astilbe Simplicifolia Bronce Elegans
Astilbe Simplicifolia Bronce Elegans is a beautiful perennial plant known for its elegant bronze-red foliage and delicate pink flowers. It belongs to the Saxifragaceae family and is native to East Asia, specifically Japan, China, and Korea. This plant is commonly grown for its ornamental value and is a popular choice for shady gardens, borders, and containers. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…
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